Top State Department Official Discusses Road Injury with the International Injury Research Unit during Visit

The International Injury Research Unit was honored today to welcome Nancy Carter-Foster of the U.S. Department of State to its bimonthly meeting. Signifying a growing recognition among key government officials that road injury is a significant global threat, Ms. Carter-Foster’s visit incited a welcome discussion about the need for global road injury research, as well as a respectful debate about how best to encourage implementation of proven solutions.

Ms. Carter-Foster is a senior advisor for Health Affairs for the U.S. Department of State in the office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Space and Health. She is responsible for identifying emerging health issues and making policy recommendations related to international health. Having worked in and led initiatives for a multitude of global health issues, including HIV/AIDS, women’s health, infectious diseases and diabetes, Ms. Carter-Foster’s resume is more than impressive.

Ms. Carter-Foster currently chairs the Interagency Roundtable on Global Road Safety, so collaboration between Ms. Carter-Foster and the International Injury Research Unit is expected to be productive. The Unit looks forward to continuing this partnership as we work together toward reducing the burden of injuries around the world.